I.V. pole universal drainage bag holder (U.D.B.H)

ABSTRACT

This Pole Universal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) is formed from two molded unitary suitable polymeric materials ( 2 ) pivoting at its midpoint (Fig. H). It works as a collaboration of the following parts: The Clamp Front Opening (Fig. J.), the Middle Holding Section (Fig. I) and the Clamp Handles (Fig. H). The clamp front opening ( 1 ) and ( 2   a ) (Fig-J), is used to hold a catheter or I.V. bag or a drainage bag any general size. The Middle Holding Section (Fig. I) of the (U.D.B.H.) has an interior diameter coated with suitable synthetic polymeric material ( 2 a) allowing the (U.D.B.H.) to clasp and hold firmly onto I.V. pole or object similar (i.e. Bedside pole) and is designed to hold both the weight of (U.D.B.H.) and the drainage bag and itself. The Clamp Handles (Fig. H) used to open and close the device and is held in place by a pivoting spiral coil ( 4 ).

THE PREAMBLE/SPECIFICATIONS

I, Alma Bowers am the inventor of the I. V. Pole Universal Drainage BagHolder (U.D.B.H.) The I. V. Pole Universal Drainage Bag Holder(U.D.B.H.) as set forth in the following description, the I. V. PoleUniversal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.)is a device used to hold abedside drainage bag or catheter bag (similar) to an I.V. pole. Thisdevice will make it convenient for the patient to be mobile and takehis/her drainage bag or catheter bag in a portable manner. This devicewill also save the nurse/practitioner time and the patient money sincethe clamping effect will replace time consuming taping, un-taping andre-taping of the bag to the I.V. pole. Traditional taping leaves a messysticky residue increasing the potential to spread serious bacteria. The(U.D.B.H.) is environmentally friendly and is easy to sterilize. A new(U.D.B.H.), however would be recommended for each new patient.

THE DRAWINGS (FIGURE DESCRIPTIONS)

Fig. A—Figure A is a top view of the I. V. Pole Universal Drainage BagHolder (U.D.B.H.) showing my design

Fig. B—Figure B is a bottom view thereof;

Fig. C—Figure C is the left side elevation view thereof;

Fig. D—Figure D is a right side elevation view thereof;

Fig. E—Figure E is a front elevation view thereof;

Fig. F—Figure F is a back elevation view thereof;

Fig. G—Figure G is a prospective view thereof;

Fig. H—Figure H is partial view showing Clamp Handle Section thereof;

Fig. I—Figure I is partial view showing Middle Holding Section thereof;

Fig. J—Figure I is partial view showing Clamp Front Opening thereof;

Fig. K—Figure H is an elevation view of the I. V. Pole UniversalDrainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) shown as it is used; clamped to an I. V.pole with drainage bad hooked onto the clamp. The pole is shown inbroken line for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of claimeddesign.

OVERALL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

The overall function of the I. V. Pole Universal Drainage Bag Holder(U.D.B.H.) is to allow for portability of medical drainage bags orcatheter bag and reduces the probability of the spread of bacteria whendrainage bags transported in other ways. The user opens the device bysqueezing the Clamp Handles (Fig. H) together which in turns opens andallows the device to be clamped onto an I. V. pole or bed side pole.While the clamp onto the pole, a bedside drainage bag or catheter bag inthe front portion of the clamp, opposite the handle side as shown in(Fig. K).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the particularly advantageous embodiment of the inventionillustrated, the I. V. Pole Universal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) isa tool used to hold the drainage or I.V. bag in a fixed position. Itworks as a collaboration of the following parts: The Clamp Front Opening(Fig. J.), the Middle Holding Section (Fig. I) and the Clamp Handles(Fig. H). The clamp front opening (as shown in Fig. J) is made ofsuitable polymeric material (1) and the inside mouth of the Clamp FrontOpening is coated with suitable synthetic polymeric material (1 a), isused to hold a catheter or I.V. bag. It is designed to hold a drainagebag any general size. The Middle Holding Section (Fig. I) of the I. V.Pole Universal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) is made of polymericmaterial. The Middle Holding Section has an interior diameter coatedwith suitable synthetic polymeric material (2 a). The syntheticpolymeric interior of the hollowed portion of the Middle Section allowsthe 1. V. Pole Universal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) to clasp andhold firmly onto I.V. pole or object similar (i.e. Bedside pole) and isdesigned to hold both the weight of I. V. Pole Universal Drainage BagHolder (U.D.B.H.) and the drainage bag and itself.

The Clamp Handles (Fig. H) also made of polymeric material is used toopen and close the device. It also serves as a pivot connector. It isheld in place by a spiral coil (4). The spiral coil made of suitablemetal wire material which allows the I. V. Pole Universal Drainage BagHolder (U.D.B.H.) to pivot. The Spiral Coil also allows the I. V. PoleUniversal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) to expand and retract (open andclose) the device. The spiral coil is set and held in place by a coilpin setter (6) capped at both ends. There are Pin Coil Place Holders (5)on the outside of both Clamp Handles. The Pin coil Place Holders aresmall indentions made from the polymeric material of the Clamp Handlesis used to prevent movement of the spiral coil from its desired fixedposition.

1. a I. V. Pole Universal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) comprising: oftwo unitary molded unitary suitable polymeric materials pivots at itsmidpoint in the form of a pivoting clamp; when the (U.D.B.H.) is graspedand pinched at the clamp handles, (Fig. H). It allows for the front ofthe (U.D.B.H.) device to pivot and open, whereas the opposite (releasingthe clamp handles) will close the (U.D.B.H.); after opening the(U.D.B.H.) it is then able to clamp onto any universal medical pole,(not included in this claim); and is also designed used to hold theweight of any type of generic medical drainage bag (or similar) thedrainage bag hook (not included in this claim) is then placed into theFront Opening (Fig-J) of the (U.D.B.H.); overall the I. V. PoleUniversal Drainage Bag Holder (U.D.B.H.) will allow a person to movefreely, and provide expediency when replacing a drainage bag. Itstability allows for several hours of use; it is safe, environmentallyfriendly and convenient.